Platinum
95 Points
2016 Sommelier Challenge
Gold
90 Points
2016 Critics Challenge
"These wonderful wines are the pride of our company." - Francis Ford Coppola
This wine has an interesting story best told by our winemaker Corey Beck: “Our Diamond Collection Pinot Noir is sourced from a vineyard just east of the Santa Lucia Highlands in Monterey Country. This vineyard was originally planted with Merlot vines – however, after a few years of working with it, we realized its Bay-influenced cool temperatures and abundant afternoon sunshine created potential for producing great Pinot Noir. This inspired our first pre-plant contract with the grower in preparation for the wine’s introduction in 2001, well before the rise of Pinot Noir popularity. This long-standing relationship allows us to deliver exceptional Pinot Noir from a prime growing region.”
YEAR
2015
WINEMAKER
Corey Beck
BLEND
100% Pinot Noir
ALCOHOL
13.5%
BARREL REGIMEN
9 months French oak